Justin Hale, a GTD trainer from Crucial Learning, dives into his transformative journey with Getting Things Done. He shares insights on cultivating self-awareness and the role of deliberate practice in changing habits. The conversation touches on how GTD is more than just hacks; it’s a holistic system for productivity. Hale discusses the evolution of training programs, emphasizing the need for engaging experiences and hands-on practice, particularly in crucial conversations. His insights offer valuable strategies for mastering productivity.
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Justin's Journey with Vital Smarts
Justin Hale, initially driven by "Why We Do What We Do?", joined Vital Smarts.
He focused on Crucial Conversations, teaching high-stakes communication skills.
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Initial Encounter with GTD
Justin, before formal GTD training, read the original "Getting Things Done" book.
He was drawn to GTD's skill-based approach and its potential for holistic life impact.
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GTD's Appeal
People drawn to GTD often already value organization and action-oriented thinking.
The appeal of GTD might be less emotionally charged than crucial conversations' impact.
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Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan's "Why We Do What We Do" explores the science of motivation and self-determination theory. The book delves into the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that drive human behavior, emphasizing the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Deci and Ryan argue that intrinsic motivation, stemming from internal satisfaction, leads to greater well-being and performance than extrinsic motivation, driven by external rewards. They provide practical strategies for fostering intrinsic motivation in various settings, including workplaces and educational environments. The book offers a compelling framework for understanding and enhancing motivation.
Influencer
Die Ideologie der Werbekörper
Wolfgang M. Schmitt
Ole Nymoen
Multipliers
How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
Liz Wiseman
In 'Multipliers,' Liz Wiseman explores the differences between two types of leaders: Multipliers and Diminishers. Multipliers are leaders who bring out the best in their teams, amplifying their intelligence and capabilities, while Diminishers are those who stifle their teams' potential. The book outlines five disciplines of Multipliers: Talent Magnet, Liberator, Challenger, Debate Maker, and Investor. These disciplines help leaders create an environment where team members feel valued, inspired, and empowered to contribute their best. Wiseman's research shows that Multipliers get twice as much from their people compared to Diminishers, who often leave their teams underutilized and demotivated.
Rookie smarts
Liz Wiseman
In 'Rookie Smarts', Liz Wiseman argues that experience can sometimes be a hindrance to innovation and growth. She identifies four rookie mindsets – Backpacker, Hunter-Gatherer, Firewalker, and Pioneer – that veterans can adopt to remain curious, flexible, and hungry for learning. The book emphasizes the importance of unlearning, relearning, and maintaining a state of mind that is open to new challenges and perspectives. Wiseman's research highlights that in many circumstances, inexperience can be more valuable than experience, and that the most successful leaders are those who can toggle between their veteran savvy and rookie smarts.
Getting Things Done
David Allen
Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life[2][3][5].
Crucial Conversations
Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
Joseph Grenny
Stephen R Covey
Al Switzler
Ron McMillan
Kerry Patterson
Crucial Conversations provides tools and strategies for handling difficult conversations where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. The book focuses on creating a safe environment for candid discussions, using techniques like STATE (Share, Tell, Ask, Talk, Encourage) and CRIB (Commit, Recognize, Invent, Brainstorm) to ensure productive and respectful communication. It underscores the importance of shared understanding, mutual purpose, and active listening in achieving successful outcomes in crucial conversations.
David Allen talks with GTD trainer Justin Hale about his journey with GTD. Justin notes that the journey includes cultivating self-awareness about our habits. He emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice to change behaviors. More than a set of hacks, he considers GTD to be a complete system.
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